All governmental hurdles have been cleared for the commercial development that will house a Publix supermarket just down the road from the State Road 429 interchange…
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New Publix supermarket clears city hurdles, expected to open in ‘21
Land cleared for townhomes
Land was cleared this week for a 92-unit townhome development on 15-1/2 acres on the north side of Old Dixie Highway.
Mural painted at school
Rock Springs Elementary School paraprofessionals and Notre Dame AmeriCorps volunteers recently entered a partnership to create a mural about autism that runs the length of a…
A lazy afternoon swim
An alligator swims in a canal along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive recently likely looking for a snack. The free 11-mile, one-way drive is open Friday…
New Clay Springs Elem. principal likes ‘family environment’
Clay Springs Elementary School is getting a new principal beginning in the 2020-2021 school year.
Be sure to drink plenty of liquids when fshin’ on our very hot days
Hello Folks, Wow, summer is here and it’s here with a bang. We are havin’ some hot days as of late and I don’t know about…
Gas district CEO gets raise, now makes more than $234k
The CEO of the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District got a salary bump that raises his annual pay to. Read more on 3A...
Hunt Club Medical Care is expanding its services by offering Televisits
Hunt Club Medical Care is now offering Televisits. This is a virtual one-on-one office visit through the patient portal. To set up an appointment and see…
AHS football players begin workouts July 6
After spring practice and early summer workouts were nixed by the coronavirus pandemic, AHS football players and coaches will be able to get back on the…
Club gives out scholarships
The Apopka Woman’s Club passed out its annual scholarship checks to recent high school graduates. Read more on 10A.
Wekiva girls soccer team, coach have outstanding seasonThe Apopka Chief
There is much more to the recently completed 2019-20 season than the slightly above average 12-11-1 record for the Wekiva Mustangs girls soccer team.
Wolf Lake Middle team wins county championshipThe Apopka Chief
History was made March 11 when the final buzzer sounded at this year’s Orange County Public Schools boys basketball championship
Community enables free food distributionThe Apopka Chief
The community rallied together to distribute free food to students who will have to endure an extended spring break. Read more on page 1C.
Apopka newspaper publisher celebrates 56th anniversaryThe Apopka Chief
John and Eileen Ricketson, owners of The Apopka Chief, are celebrating their 56th anniversary today, Friday, March 20. Stay informed, subscribe today!
2020 State Floriculture Team wins first placeThe Apopka Chief
On Monday, March 16 the Apopka High School FFA 2020 State Floriculture Team participated in the 2020 State Floriculture Career Development Event. Read more on page…
The Joint Chiropractic ribbon cuttingThe Apopka Chief
On Friday, February 28, The Joint Chiropractic held a ribbon cutting for their Apopka location. Katerina Sullivan, Owner/Operator, and her Husband are holding the scissors. Stay…
Tips when hiring a landscape architect for well-maintained lawnsThe Apopka Chief
First-time homeowners on the lookout for a landscape architect should consider the following suggestions to make the most of that process. Read more on page 4C.
Add value to your home with these renovationsThe Apopka Chief
Certain projects have a history of providing a greater return on homeowners’ investments than others. The following renovation tips can add beauty to your home and…
Candlelight vigil held for girl who was fatally shotThe Apopka Chief
A candlelight vigil was held this week for a 15-year-old girl who had died from gunshot wounds. Read more on page 1A.
Waiting for the doors to openThe Apopka Chief
People line up outside of Sam’s Club in Apopka in an effort to be among the first to enter the warehouse club as they look to…